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Question
I just got a new AT&T Curve 8900. I have wifi at home and at the office and want to use wifi (instead of the $$ network) for doing my email and browsing.
Is it possible to do this? How?
Thanks Much!
Harvey
Unfortunately, it is not possible to use WiFi at home instead of the network. You can use WiFi at home, that's not a problem. But when you have a BlackBerry, in order to use it for anything other than voice, you have to have a BlackBerry data plan ($30.00). With the data plan, you get WiFi for no extra charge, but what you can't do is use WiFi without a data plan. And this is true for all carriers for all BlackBerrys. A BlackBerry does not work without a BlackBerry data plan for data. If you bought the device from somewhere other than AT&T, you will need to sign up for a BlackBerry data plan. If you don't have one, then the Curve will just be a phone. No way around this, I'm afraid. I hope this helps. Thanks. DebiN
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DebiN
Expertise
I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM AT&T and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.
Experience
Over 20 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500). Also worked as a professor in Maryland for 10 years teaching telecommunications.
Organizations
I belong to several organizations
Education/Credentials
Master's in Telecommunications
Awards and Honors
Received several awards for papers that I have published over the years
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